Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
Directed by Mamoru Oshii7.465%80%
In the year 2032, Batô, a cyborg detective for the anti-terrorist unit Public Security Section 9, investigates the case of a female robot--one created solely for sexual pleasure--who slaughtered her owner.
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Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence Ratings & Reviews
- Denis ÇerriFebruary 23, 2025Many say this movie is more or less trying to capture the brilliance of the first movie and sure it can't top it, but at the same time it continues to hit you with philosophical questions about the purpose of life and reality. After many rewatches you understand more and more what the author was trying to portray and its brilliant.
- RichyEAugust 3, 2025Set in 2032, deeper, denser and more metaphysical than ever. Beautiful to look at, but not always easy to follow. This time, the spotlight shifts to Batô, the gruff, loyal cyborg from Section 9 as he investigates a string of murders committed by pleasure model robots. What starts as a noir tinged mystery quickly spirals into a philosophical deep dive on identity, consciousness and the soul. If the original was a question, Innocence is a thesis. Visually, it’s a stunner. Mamoru Oshii blends traditional animation with CGI to create a dreamlike world that feels both ancient and futuristic. Kenji Kawai’s score returns in full force, layering the film with haunting, meditative tones that linger long after the credits roll. But it’s not for everyone. The pacing is glacial, the dialogue dense with quotes and symbolism, and the action takes a backseat to introspection. Some scenes feel like art installations more than narrative beats, gorgeous, yes, but emotionally distant.
- Andre BautzFebruary 19, 2025Unfortunately, the second part doesn't come close to the first. Yes, the picture and sound are very good, but the story is confusing. This is also due to the fact that there are a lot of philosophical questions or general conversations. Everything is reminiscent of the first part. Only much more so.
